Hats Fade From Fashion as Men Go Bareheaded in Era
The article notes a decline in men’s hat use across advanced societies, even as styles loosen. U S production dropped from 3,000,000 dozen in early 20th century levels to 250,000 dozen in 1970, prompting HCA Industries to license brands and Stetson to halt production, amid cold and wet weather preserving some demand.
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Soviet Union
United States
Yesteryear
U.S
HCA Industries Inc
Cavanagh, Dobbs, Knox and
Champ
John B. Stetson Co
Farm Crisis Warns of 1 Million More U.S. Farms Vanishing
The USDA predicts up to a million farms could disappear by 1980 as farm costs rise faster than prices. Output remains high but prices lag, with 1971 crops failing to lift farmers’ incomes and surpluses growing.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Pensions and Relief Handouts Spark Tax Warning
Public figures warn that broad pension and relief proposals threaten high tax burdens. They argue Americans could pay over half incomes in taxes if liberal plans pass, while benefits may outpace contributions. The issue centers on actuarial soundness and shared employer employee funding.
Laird Briefs Nixon On Red China Atomic Capacity
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird briefed President Nixon in the White House on Red China's atomic capabilities. He described two production centers, the Lanchow Complex 14 acres near Lanchow and Paotow in Suiyuan Province 260 miles west of Peking, with underground construction and large windowless buildings.
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Melvin R. Laird
Nixon
Red China
Peking
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White House
Lanchow Complex
Lanchow
Great Bend
Yellow River
Paotow
Suiyuan
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Gobi Desert
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Mannesman
VOEST
Linz
Austria
DEMAG
Japan
Lop Nor
Sinkiang Province
Shwangchengtze
North American Defense Command
Colorado Springs
Central Intelligence Agency
Paptow
Schwangehengtze
Scoop Jackson struggles to gain ground in Florida primary
In Florida, Senator Henry M. Scoop Jackson faces a tough path to win the March 14 Democratic primary. He trails George Wallace and Muskie but has begun to gain momentum with endorsements from four congressmen, cabinet members, and a retooled campaign staff.
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FT. Lauderdale
Washington
Henry M
Scoop
Jackson
Florida
George Wallace
Wallace
Humphrey
Bob Sikes
Panhandle
Education
Broward County
Democratic Executive Committee
President Kennedy seeks power for $2 billion public works
President Kennedy sent to Congress legislation to authorize up to $2 billion in public works projects during early business slumps. The Winchester Contract Bridge Club crowned Bentley Kinney as its annual champion. Shenandoah College named Carole E. Henry and J Frederick Hoover prom King and Queen of Hearts at its Valentine Dance.
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Winchester Contract Bridge Club
Carole E. Henry
J. Frederick Hoover
Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music
Truman
Oak Ridge, Tenn
University of Virginia
Handley Library
Winchester Exchange Club
York Inn
Daily Meditation on Courage Across Forms and Hope
The speaker contrasts battlefield bravery with other forms of courage seen in daily life. He cites an aging veteran with medals for ministering to the wounded amid gunfire, a blind girl facing cancer, and a mother of long toil. He argues the world is evil but not hopelessly so and urges continued faith in eventual victory.
Mills Shifts as Mills Seeks Presidential Path in Democratic Party
Rep. Wilbur Mills of Arkansas sparks speculation with a possible run for the Democratic presidential nomination and a potential role as a vice presidential contender. Analysts note his bid to stay relevant through write-in support, possible second place on a balanced ticket, and a bid for future House speakership while leveraging influence as Ways and Means Chairman. The Arkansas legislature eases a dual candidacy and observers compare his trajectory to past presidents who held multiple offices.
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Gannett News Service
Washington
Rep
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
House and Ways and Means Committee
Mills
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Oregon
George Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
Miami Beach
Arkansas
Congress
Johnson
Senate
House
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Ways and
How's Your IQ Memory Quiz Preview
A trivia teaser outlines scoring that classifies daily results from 9 to 10 correct as Memory Genius down to 4 as Good. It poses ten questions on topics from Hellas to Ben Hogan and asks true false and originator of Believe It or Not.
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Hellas
Ben Hogan
U.S
U.S. Navy
A Time to Let Your Fantasies Run Riot
By HAL BOYLE In a February lull the writer riffs on daydreams and wishful schemes. He jokes about polar memoirs with Santa Claus, space breaded cutlets, go go girls, and odd projects to beat winter gloom.
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North Pole
Santa Claus
Mae West
New York City
Howard Hughes
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